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Basic Information On Protopic Ointment

Protopic Ointment is used in the treatment of moderate to severe eczema. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a skin disorder that involves itchy rashes which lead to sores, redness and scaling. It is recommended to patients who have not responded well to other eczema medications. This medicine acts by diminishing the capacity of the skin’s immune system, which in turn reduces the allergic reaction and alleviates the eczema. Protopic Ointment can be used for both adults and children over 2 years of age, however, the dosages for both of them would vary. Depending on the intensity of the condition, the effects of the treatment can be seen between the first week and third week.

Precautions / Side Effects For Protopic Ointment

The main chemical in the medication is called tacrolimus, which is a topical calcineurin inhibitor. Do not use brand or generic Protopic Ointment if you are allergic to its ingredients. This ointment is not to be used if you suffer from skin or other types of tumors, swollen lymph nodes, or if you are undergoing light therapy. Before starting its use, tell your doctor about your medical history including that of skin infections and kidney disorders. If you are pregnant or suspect a pregnancy, discuss with your doctor before you start or continue this treatment. This medication is not recommended while you are nursing an infant.

Some side effects associated with the use of tacrolimus include a scaling and itching sensation in the area of treated skin, headache, acne, an upset stomach, flu-like symptoms, or heightened sensitivity of the skin to stimuli like hot/cold/pain. Some serious and rare adverse reactions to the drug include pain in the joints and muscles, appearance of skin infections like chicken pox or shingles. In case of any of these, contact your doctor immediately. Protopic Ointment drug might increase your sensitivity to alcohol. So, it might be a good idea to limit alcoholic beverages.

Protopic Ointment Dosage

Protopic Ointment is available in concentrations of 0.1% and 0.03%. Adults should apply a thin layer of the ointment (0.03% - 0.1%) to the affected skin, two times daily. If you buy this for children, it should be of 0.03% concentration. Stop the use of this medication when the eczema gets treated. A prolonged use of this ointment is not advisable.

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What is a "Generic" medication/drug?

Generic drugs are medications that have the comparable medicinal ingredients as the original brand name drug, but which are generally cheaper in price. Nearly 1 in 3 drugs dispensed are "generic". They undergo comparative testing to ensure that they are the same as their "brand" counterparts in:

Active Ingredient (e.g. "Pravastatin" is the active ingredient in brand name Pravachol)

Dosage (e.g. 10 mg of the active ingredient)

Safety (e.g. same or similar side effects, drug interactions)

Strength

Quality

Performance (e.g. 10 mg of a "generic" can be substituted for 10 mg of the "brand" and have the same therapeutic result)

Intended use (e.g. both "generic" and "brand" would be prescribed for the same conditions)

What this means is that "generic" medications can be used as a substitute of their brand equivalents with comparable therapeutic results. There are a few exceptions (examples are outlined at the end of this page) and as always you should consult your physician before switching from a brand name medications to a generic or vice versa.

What differences are there between generic and brand?

While generics and brand equivalent drugs contain comparable active ingredients, they may be different in the following ways:

Color

Shape

Size

Cost

Appearance (e.g. the scoring or markings)

The color, shape and size of the medication come from the fillers that are added to the active ingredients to make the drug. These fillers that are added to the drug have no medical use and do not to change the effectiveness of the final product. A generic drug must contain comparable active ingredients and must be comparable in strength and dosage to the original brand name equivalent. Generic drugs can be more cost effective than purchasing the brand name.

Why do generics cost less than the brand name equivalents?

When a new drug is "invented", the company that discovered it has a patent on it that gives them the exclusive production rights for this medication. Once the patent expires in a country, other companies can bring the product to market under their own name. This patent prevents other companies from copying the drug during that time so they can earn back their Research and Development costs through being the exclusive supplier of the product. After the patent expires however, other companies can develop a "generic" version of the product. These versions generally are offered at much lower prices because the companies do not have the same development costs as the original company who developed the medication.

The main thing to realize here though is that the two products are therapeutically comparable. They may look different, and be called something different, but they are required to be have the same active ingredient.

How are Generic drugs tested to ensure quality and efficacy?

The two most generally accepted methods to prove the safety of a generic version of a drug are to either repeat most of the chemistry, animal and human studies originally done, or to show that the drug performs comparably with the original brand name drug. This second option is called a "comparative bioavailability" study. During this type of study, volunteers are given the original drug, and then separately later the generic drug. The rates at which the drug is delivered to the patient (into their blood stream or otherwise absorbed) are measured to ensure they are the same. Because the same active ingredient is used the major concern is just that it delivers the common chemical(s) at the same rate so that they have the same effect. Please note that the methods that the manufacturers use may vary from country to country.